Question

Describe any three duties of a Starter in swimming.

Answer 1

• Make sure competitors are assembled, in their correct lanes, and wearing the required ID/equipment before the race begins. The starter checks athletes’ clothing/numbers and lane positions.
• Give the official starting commands and initiate the race (e.g., the equivalent of “On your marks”/“Set” followed by the start signal), ensuring the commands are clear, properly timed and that timekeepers are ready.
• Manage false starts and recalls by working with recallers/assistants and making the final decision on any start infractions so the start is fair for all competitors.